Solace in an Asian Salad

The junior NBA stars went flying through the house.  The rain poured down and the laundry piled high.  A little orange plastic ball flung from one to the other, the competition on to see who could make the most outrageous shot to the "Junior Slam" basket hung in the family room.  Basketball shoes everywhere, she closed the kitchen door behind her to find a moment of silence and solitude, and solace in her standard lunch fare:  a big bowl of beautiful greens, toasted almonds and oranges drizzled with a creamy Ginger Dressing;  a cup of  tea or just water with lemon.  Yes!  A beautiful lunch for one made quicker than you can say peanut butter and jelly.

asian salad with ginger dressing

Lettuce or spinach washed and dried
Sliced almonds or walnuts toasted and broken
Fresh orange slices
Red onion, chopped
Cucumber, diced

ginger dressing

1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 " fresh ginger root peeled and minced
2 Tbsp. tamari
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1 drop liquid Stevia or 1 tsp. sugar

1/2 cup grapeseed oil

Place all ingredients, except the oil in a jar. Shake the jar vigorously, add the oil and shake again. Use immediately or chill until ready to use. Label the jar and refrigerated for up to 1 week.